Napoleon, Mich by I. D. Van Horn

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Sep 23, 1873

Napoleon, Mich.

By I. D. Van Horn

Sabbath and Sunday, Sept. 13, 14, I spent with the friends of truth in Napoleon. We had four meetings, in which we had good evidence that the Spirit of the Lord was present. These meetings were held in a school-house, about three miles west of Napoleon village. During our tent meeting in the forepart of the summer at this place, the interest was nearly all in this direction. I find this interest still good. At these meetings, the hearts of strong men and women were broken to tenderness, and tears flowed freely.

All who had taken hold of the truth, with perhaps one exception, remain firm. They all tell me they have excellent Sabbath meetings. After our good morning meeting on Sunday, we went to Akerson Lake, a beautiful place, where seven were baptized. No lightness was there to mar our peace, but, on the contrary, deep solemnity pervaded every heart. We give thanks to our dear Lord for this.

It is evident that the Spirit of the Lord is working on the hearts of the people here. Should I remain in the State, and if it be the Lord’s will, I shall feel it duty to visit this place again soon, and try to perfect the work already begun. I. D. Van Horn.

Battle Creek, Sept. 16, 1873.